basipetal

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Pronunciation

/beɪˈsɪpɪtl/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

pertaining to spore growth. Growth from the tip to the base or point of attachment. In a chain of spores this would mean the first formed spores would be furthest from the base while spores formed later will be near to the base.

Etymology

Greek, from básis & petus

basipetal
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014